CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The Criminal Justice Technology program is designed to meet the needs of persons seeking employment or promotion in public and private law
enforcement and correction’s agencies. Students in the criminal justice program will be equipped to enter into the wide-open field of Criminal Justice at
the federal, state, county and private levels.
The Temple College Criminal Justice Program will prepare the student to enter the criminal justice field by providing three options. These options will
allow the student to satisfy his or her educational needs.
MISSION STATEMENT
The primary mission of The Temple College Criminal Justice Department is to provide educational opportunities that will allow the student the ability to achieve their career goals.
This is accomplished in a twofold manner: 1) delivering quality criminal justice education that provides the student with the basic knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to begin a career in criminal
justice, and 2) provide each student with the knowledge and ability to develop career contacts in his or her chosen field.
Option I
Certificate of Completion/
Peace Officer Certification
Upon completion of the Option I course requirements a student will be eligible to apply to take the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and
Education peace officer licensing examination.
Option II
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice
Completion of Option II will allow students to pursue the following Criminal Justice career opportunities.
Municipal Police Officer
County Jailer
Deputy Sheriff
Highway Patrol Trooper
Emergency Dispatcher
City Marshall
Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission Agent
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE-GATEWAY TO YOUR
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Option III
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice (transfer curriculum)
Students planning to continue their college work in a senior college or university must complete Option II course requirements while substituting certain
courses to facilitate a smooth and efficient transfer.
Option III will allow students to continue their education at an upper level college or university.
allow the student the following Criminal Justice career opportunities.
Municipal Police Officer
County Jailer
Deputy Sheriff
Highway Patrol Trooper
Emergency Dispatcher
City Marshall
U.S. Marshall Service
Secret Service
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Federal Drug Enforcement Agency
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms
United States Postal Inspectors
Internal Revenue Service
State Attorney General’s Office
Border Patrol
Completion of a B.A. degree in Criminal Justice will
U.S. Customs
County Probation
State Board of Pardons and Parole
Game Warden
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Educational Opportunities
Criminal Justice Course are held at two locations;
Taylor Center, Taylor High School
CJTE 1303 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJTE 1305 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
Temple Campus, Temple Texas
CJTE 1301 Crime in America
CJTE 1303 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJTE 1307 Criminal Investigation
CJTE 1410 Texas Peace Officer Laws
CJTE 2301
Fundamental of Criminal Law
CJTE 2303 Courts and Criminal Procedure
Registration at Temple College begins August 14, at the Taylor Center, Taylor High School on Saturday
August 24, 9:00 AM -12:00 Noon.
Classes begin Sept. 4, 1996.
It is the policy of Temple College not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, or national origin in its educational and vocational programs, activities, or employment as required by Title IX and section 504. Coordinator, Earl
Campbell at 2600 Sth 1st. street, Temple, Tx. 76504 (817) 773-9961, ext. 219 or 1-800-460-4636
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Temple College
2600 South 1st. St.
Temple, Texas